It must be made clear to students early in the school year that they are responsible not only for their behavior in the classroom and the school but also for providing evidence of their achievement of the overall expectations within the time frame specified by the teacher, and in a form approved by the teacher. Students must understand that there will be consequences for not completing assignments for evaluation or for submitting those assignments late.

Where in the teacher’s professional judgment it is appropriate to do so, several strategies may be used to help prevent and/or address late and missed assignments.

Central points:

1.     Missed tests/quizzes will be offered the next class using a Form B. Student refusal to write test on second opportunity results in a zero being assigned.

2.     Receive deduction of 2% per day to a max of 10% for late assignments.

3.     Receive a deduction of the full value of the assignment, if there has been no prior negotiation, negotiations have not been met, or an absolute deadline has passed.

4.     Under specific conditions, (such as late registration to class), an assessment (such as a unit test) might be allocated a non-value (lost opportunity to score). In such cases, an email must be sent to the Department Head or Instructional Leader, Counselor and Vice Principal explaining why the non-value has been assigned.

5.     In any case where an examination is to be missed, written documentation needs to be provided as determined by school administration.

Despite the above, it is very important to emphasize should students not submit an assignment by the due date, the following will apply: - the assignment may be submitted, but must be accompanied by a clearly written reason for the assignment being late and that ultimately, the assignment must be submitted before any of the assignments have been returned to the class by the teacher.